Community Awareness Coordinator

About the role

Be involved in an innovative youth mental health program that is making a real difference in the community. headspace provides a ‘one stop shop’ for young people aged 12‑25 and their families experiencing mental health challenges, offering GPs, counsellors, Alcohol & other Drug workers and Vocational and Educational support. Based at headspace Elsternwick and Syndal, you will join a supportive and fun team environment with administration staff and mental health clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Work with the headspace Centre Manager to review, coordinate and implement the headspace Syndal Community Awareness and Engagement Strategy.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Health Promotion, Youth Work, Community Development, Social/Behavioural Science, Social Work/Planning or a related discipline.

Requirements

• Strong facilitation and public speaking skills
• Demonstrated experience working with young people with mental health, alcohol and other drug, and other social issues
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and facilitating youth programs, events and activities within a community setting
• Experience with social media as a communication tool
• Australian working rights
• Current Influenza vaccination
• Current Victorian Driver's License
• Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one and undergo a background check

Benefits

• Salary packaging and novated leasing through Maxxia
• On‑site car parking (subject to availability) and bike parking opportunities
• Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision
• Located close to public transport and cafes
• Great team culture and a supportive, fun working environment with administration staff and mental health clinicians

Schedule

Part‑time (0.8 EFT, approximately 60.8 hours per week, negotiable) contract to June 2027